Good News
October 16, 2024

11-Year-Old Submitted a Drawing of a Playground to City Hall and They Built It in Real Life

When we think of children’s drawings, they often strike us as whimsical, playful, and not always the most realistic. A drawing by a young girl in Clearfield, Utah, however, recently became reality through her determination, creativity, and the help of her city’s Parks & Recreation department. Eleven-year-old Rosili Olson hatched a plan for a new neighborhood playground last year, hoping it would be safer for her younger sisters to play on.

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Oil Painting
October 15, 2024

Gallery Removes 300 Years of Smoke Damage From Half of a Painting to Showcase Their Restoration Abilities

One of the best ways to promote a product of service is offering hard-hitting proof that it works. Koolen Fine Arts, a gallery in Stratford, Canada, did just that. On top of trading artworks, the showroom offers restoration services for antique paintings. To show their capabilities, the company fixed only half of a painting and exhibited the results to show what they can do for their potential customers and their art at home.

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Drawing
October 15, 2024

Realistic Bird Drawings Capture the Stunning Diversity of Our Feathered Friends

UK-based wildlife artist Claire Milligan creates lifelike portraits of a wide range of bird species using colored pencils. From hummingbirds and sparrows to ravens and eagles, she masterfully captures the remarkable diversity of our feathered friends in stunning detail. Milligan’s drawings are so realistic, they make you feel as if you could reach out and touch the bird's incredibly soft plumage.

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Architecture
October 14, 2024

Snøhetta Designs Cozy Minimalist Refuge for Hikers in the Pyrenees

Architecture firm Snøhetta will be helping hikers in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park rest and recharge thanks to a new refuge. Located along the Cirque de Barroude natural site, it replaces the Barroude mountain refuge that was destroyed a decade ago in an accidental fire. The new refuge, in keeping with the firm's environmental ethos, will have a minimal footprint and incorporate the park's natural flora and fauna.

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